Nursing diagnoses offer a useful tool to assess culturally diverse patient needs
A.
True
B.
False
ANS: A
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A child has undergone a kidney transplant and is receiving cyclosporine. The parents ask the nurse about the reason for the cyclosporine. The nurse should explain that the drug is given to:
1. Suppress rejection. 2. Decrease pain. 3. Improve circulation. 4. Boost immunity.
A client asks the nurse if there are any conditions that can exacerbate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Conditions that cause hypotension can often exacerbate SLE." B) "GI upset is often associated with SLE exacerbation." C) "Pregnancy is often associated with an SLE exacerbation." D) "Fever is a known trigger for an SLE exacerbation."
Which patient should the nurse recognize as eligible for a referral to Medicaid?
a. Military automobile mechanic with severe asthma b. Pregnant unmarried young woman em-ployed at a discount retail store for 3 years c. College student on scholarship who works part-time at the college library and who needs medication for arthritis d. Unemployed young mother on welfare who needs diabetic medication for one of her children
An older patient who is a widower explains that routine sexual encounters remain an important part of his life. What teaching should the nurse provide to this patient?
1. Actions to ensure safe sex 2. Importance of an adequate fluid intake 3. Reasons to abstain from sexual activity 4. Interventions to prevent erectile dysfunction